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Djokovic admits age catching up with him after Wimbledon defeat
Novak Djokovic said the reality of his age was hitting him "like never before" after he was crushed by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday.

Alcaraz, Sinner will resume rivalry in Wimbledon final
World number one Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Wimbledon final on Sunday as the tennis world braces for the latest chapter in their enthralling rivalry.

Venus Williams, 45, accepts wildcard for WTA DC Open
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams, who has not played in a tournament since March of 2024, has accepted a wildcard entry into the WTA and ATP DC Open, organizers said Friday.

Sinner mauls Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final
Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping rivalry with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final.

Archer strikes on Test return before India's Gill falls cheaply
England fast bowler Jofra Archer struck an early blow as he made a thrilling return to Test cricket at Lord's on Friday before in-form India captain Shubman Gill fell cheaply.

Wimbledon withdrawal 'most painful moment' for Dimitrov
Grigor Dimitrov said being forced to retire from Wimbledon when leading world number one Jannik Sinner by two sets is among "the most painful moments of my career".

Alcaraz reaches third successive Wimbledon final, Djokovic faces Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final as the defending champion battled to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) win against American fifth seed Taylor Fritz, while Novak Djokovic prepared for a blockbuster clash with Jannik Sinner on Friday.

Crystal Palace demoted to UEFA Conference League for multi-club breach
Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday.

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final as the defending champion battled to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) win against American fifth seed Taylor Fritz on Friday.

Pogacar pounces to retake Tour de France lead
Tadej Pogacar won stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday to regain the overall lead with a trademark burst up the short, steep slope of the Mur de Bretagne.

Pogacar pounces to retakes Tour de France lead
Tadej Pogacar won stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday to retake the overall lead with a trademark swoop up the short, steep slope of the Mur de Bretagne.

Archer strikes with third ball on Test return against India
Jofra Archer marked his long-awaited return to Test cricket by taking a wicket with just his third ball as England hit back against India at Lord's on Friday.
Spurs sign Kudus but Gibbs-White move stalls
Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham but a move for Morgan Gibbs-White has reportedly been put on hold as Nottingham Forest have threatened legal action.

India's Chopra wants coach Zelezny's big-stage mindset
India's Olympic javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Friday he hoped his coaching switch continues to pay off as he aims to retain his world title.

Five-star Bumrah strikes for India as England post 387
Jasprit Bumrah marked his India return by gaining a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul before England paceman Brydon Carse's maiden Test fifty frustrated the tourists.

Bumrah's treble strike rocks England before Smith hits back
India star Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls before England's Jamie Smith made the tourists pay for dropping him in the third Test at Lord's on Friday.

Swiatek and Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova clash in the Wimbledon final on Saturday with only one thing certain -- there will be an eighth consecutive first-time winner of the women's tournament.

Bumrah's treble strike rocks England in third Test
Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls, including the prize scalps of England captain Ben Stokes and century-maker Joe Root, as India took control of the third Test at Lord's on Friday.

Hemp guards against England complacency in Euros showdown with Wales
England have the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 in their sights after thrashing the Netherlands on Wednesday but Lauren Hemp says the Lionesses have not become complacent ahead of their Group D match with Wales.

Springbok scrum-half speedster Williams gets chance to impress
No position in the line-up of Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa is more hotly contested than scrum-half with recalled Grant Williams set to start against Italy on Saturday.

Spurs sign Kudus with Gibbs-White set to follow
Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are set to capture Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White in a double swoop worth over £100 million ($136 million).

Kiss's combined Aus-NZ side out to 'light up' Lions tour
A combined Australia-New Zealand side plans to "light up" the British and Irish Lions tour by upsetting them Saturday in their final warm-up on before the first Wallabies Test.

Djokovic faces Sinner in Wimbledon blockbuster, Alcaraz takes on Fritz
Novak Djokovic puts his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster semi-final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz meets Taylor Fritz.
Veteran O'Connor called up for Wallabies against Lions
Veteran playmaker James O'Connor was included Friday in Australia's squad to face the British and Irish Lions, adding a wealth of experience to a Wallabies side with a mountain to climb.

Clarke out for All Blacks against France as Narawa called up
Caleb Clarke's All Blacks recall has been delayed after the team announced Friday he had suffered an ankle injury and wouldn't play the second Test against France.

Veteran James O'Connor called up for Wallabies against Lions
Veteran playmaker James O'Connor was included Friday in Australia's squad to face the British and Irish Lions, adding a wealth of experience to a Wallabies side with a mountain to climb.

Wrexham rise showcases English football pyramid in US, says Anton Ferdinand
Wrexham's exploits since being bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped lift "the bonnet" on lower-league English football and boosted its popularity in the United States, former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand told AFP.

Stokes's injury cloud a worry for England in Lord's clash with India
England will head into the second day of the third Test against India at Lord's with fresh doubts over the fitness of inspirational captain Ben Stokes.

Lions call up Ireland's Osborne as injury cover for Kinghorn
Versatile Ireland back Jamie Osborne has been called up by the British and Irish Lions as injury cover for Blair Kinghorn, who hurt his knee playing the ACT Brumbies.
Booker inks extension with Suns worth reported $145 mn over 2 years
The NBA's Phoenix Suns said Thursday they signed star guard Devin Booker to a multi-year contract extension, which ESPN reported was worth $145 million over two years.

Last-gasp Xhemaili fires Swiss into Euro 2025 quarters
Switzerland reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after Riola Xhemaili struck with a stoppage time equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Finland.

NBA champion Thunder agree contract extension with Jalen Williams
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed a five-year contract extension worth up to $287 million with 24-year-old All-Star forward Jalen Williams, ESPN reported Thursday.